Two automatic spill gates of Victoria Reservoir opened following heavy rainfall
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Two automatic spill gates of the Victoria Reservoir opened on 8 November following rapid water level increases driven by heavy rainfall in the central hills.
Data recorded at 1:16 PM showed the reservoir's water level reached 438.04 meters above sea level. The first gate opened by 0.702 meters and the second by 0.705 meters, discharging 159 cubic meters of water per second into the Mahaweli River.
Authorities urged residents in low-lying areas along the river to remain vigilant and avoid entering or using the water.
According to Ada Derana, two gates had previously opened automatically around 7:20 PM on 7 November, increasing to four by midnight, before closing by morning and subsequently reopening.
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How the story developed
- සිதThe Department of Irrigation opened spill gates at Lunugamwehera, Alikota Ara, and Maw Ara reservoirs.
- සිAuthorities opened six Victoria Reservoir spill gates, discharging 504 cubic metres of water per second.
- සිதThis storyAuthorities opened four Victoria Reservoir spill gates after water levels reached 438.04 meters.
- සිAuthorities warned residents along the Kirindi Oya riverbanks to remain vigilant due to rising levels.
